Devotional: We read in 2 Corinthians 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?Simply any shade of light which is lesser than the display of your zeal will take two forms. One who is desiring spiritual training and mentoring from you and one who is not. Those not interested in burning brighter with HIS reflection solely and none of Self will dull your light and life if you so choose to be entwined with them. Helping another shine with a greater display for GODs glory is a worthy investment. But spending inordinate amounts of time with those who detract from your purposed beacon for GOD should be relit or removed. We seek the Lost yes! Without question we press forward despite they own denials at the beginning! But we seek them for Repentance sake and a transforming of their lives for CHRIST! We are not to prolong our visits without their evidences of change and so lose time on displaying our light to others. Why? The reality is that extended communion with darkness will sap ones credibility as a warrior of LIGHT. Yes, JESUS gathered the publicans and sinners as we are to speak and preach to as well. But HE went with a defined purpose to gather souls. Those who did not agree, HE moved away from. Matthew 10:14: If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town. Beloved, at stake is the intensity of HIS message through our vessels of light. If we are not careful and invest too much time in such unequal unions, our own light will fade and it will not draw those who need CHRIST the most. Amen and amen.Shades of LightThere is the gatheringof hearts and handsof souls and spiritsin unison with CHRIST.There also are battleswhen elsewhere we joinsuch forces disparate.Thus, unlike our own.There are consequences with contrasting unionssince demonic hosts have no part with HIS light.So join HIM before alland pray ere performance since lives which contrastwill at best appear gray. As HIS servant in your service,WVW Jasnoch 12/20/07
_________________Whitney